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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

September 15, 2020 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Folklorico

Welcome to the HispanicHouston.com listing of events for Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15, in Houston there are typically many many activities and events scheduled. These usually include the Annual Fiestas Patrias International Parade as well as concerts and performances, and exhibits. This year is different, though. As a […]

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East End Street Fest 2019

October 14, 2019 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

East End Street Fest Ballet Folklorico

This week’s featured event is the East End Street Fest on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 2 to 9:30 pm. The event will be held in the three-block area of the Navigation Esplanade, at 2800 Navigation Boulevard. The festival will include an array of artisan and craft vendors as well as a Cultural Food Kitchen […]

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“Mexican-American History and Culture in 20th Century Houston” Mural

September 15, 2018 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

"Mexican-American History and Culture in 20th Century Houston" Mural

The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park recently unveiled their latest historical work of art, the mural by artists Jesse Sifuentes and Laura Lopez Cano Mexican-American History & Culture in 20th Century Houston. Commissioned by The Heritage Society in celebration of the many contributions made by Mexican-Americans in the City of Houston, the first-of-its-kind mural was […]

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Grown-up Graffiti Art in Houston’s East End

August 15, 2018 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Have you ever visited the “The Rebirth of Our Nationality” mural in Houston’s East End? Spanning a building on Canal Street, the brightly-colored mural was painted by Leo Tanguma (with help from Texas Southern University students and community volunteers) and completed in 1973. It is reported to be “one of the largest canvases of the Chicano art […]

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Cinco de Mayo Events in Houston, 2018 edition

April 30, 2018 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

What’s going on in Houston for Cinco de Mayo? There are many many events, including family fun, concerts, pub crawls, festivals and much more! Here are just a few for your entertainment. Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in downtown Houston. Cinco De Mayo at Traders […]

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Latino Music & Dance Events in Houston, February 2018 edition

February 18, 2018 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

There are many Latino Music and Dance events held in Houston, with different types of musical genres and entertainers. Here are a few for you to add to your list. Please check with the venue for information on tickets. Gloria Trevi & Alejandra Guzman in concert on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Smart Financial Centre […]

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Latino Music & Dance Events in Houston, October 2017 edition

September 30, 2017 by Sandra Fernandez 2 Comments

There are many Latino Music and Dance events held in Houston, with different types of musical genres and entertainers. Here are a few for you to add to your list. Please check with the venue for information on tickets. 38th Annual Festival Chicano on October 5-7, 2017 at Miller Outdoor Theatre, located at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX […]

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Disaster Recovery Centers Currently Open in Harris County

September 20, 2017 by Sandra Fernandez

The information below was provided by Harris County HCOHSEM: Several Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) have opened in Harris County to help individuals and businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State of Texas, and other agencies will be at the centers to […]

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46 inches of rain

August 29, 2017 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

On Friday, we knew that that Hurricane Harvey had made landfall in Texas, but we thought we had some time before its effects would be felt in the Houston area. So, in a (now clear) moment of arrogance, we drove over to check on my mother before “it got bad.” My mother lives with my […]

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Halfway through Harvey’s visit to Houston

August 27, 2017 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Halfway through Harvey's visit to Houston (hispanichouston.com)

Hurricane Harvey hit landfall in Texas on Friday, August 25, 2017 as a category 4 hurricane. It’s that largest hurricane to hit Texas since 1961. Although the impact to Houston hasn’t been from the hurricane itself (it’s downgraded to a tropical storm) the torrential rains have devastated the city. Depending on the newscast, we’ve received […]

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